Storing gun in factory case. Rust starter? - XDTalk Forums

1EYEJACK · 02-19-2009, 10:07 PM

I just purchased an XD.45ACP, and I think it's a great gun. I've put 200 rounds through it in 2 days and have cleaned it after each session. I live in Florida a high humidity, high temperature area.

The gun came with a nice plastic case, foam lined, and fitted for the pistol and the other gear.

If I store the XD in the plastic case, will the foam lining trap moisture and cause the slide and/or other parts to rust? I believe the foam is a closed cell type, but I'm not sure.

I would hate for my trusty pistol to become a rusty pistol!

1EYEJACK

**Carnivorous** · 02-19-2009, 10:12 PM

Just include some dessicant packets, and you're good to go. I wouldn't worry about it.

Humorris · 02-19-2009, 10:17 PM

Some foams can pull the oil off so wrap it in a silicone rag.

michaelmfl · 02-20-2009, 11:41 AM

Years ago in my first gun safety course the LEO/instructor said to never store a pistol in a closed case. He said it was better to pop the lid open and put it on a shelf that way.

GAMEOVER · 02-25-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelmfl

Years ago in my first gun safety course the LEO/instructor said to never store a pistol in a closed case. He said it was better to pop the lid open and put it on a shelf that way.

Im not sure about that. Sure if you place something wet in the case closing it and storing it for a few months may not be the smartest idea. But, keeping it open could expose it to a humid climate.

H3lpADing08MyBaby · 03-26-2009, 09:50 AM

dessicant packets? what are these

stainone · 03-26-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by H3lpADing08MyBaby

dessicant packets? what are these

the little pacs that come in a shoe box,toys,ect.DO NOT EAT on them

stainone · 03-26-2009, 10:26 AM

also my 1st xd is 5yrs. old and has always been in the factory case with no problems,and no pacs of silcate.i do use breakfree clp on all my guns and its all i use, no solvents,or oil.i do use a very large pac in my safe for my long guns.i hope this helps, good luck!!!

**Zaptoid** · 03-26-2009, 10:52 AM

Pops always told me to keep your cases cracked open just a smidge. I do and have had no problems.

johnnyeastside · 03-26-2009, 09:59 PM

For my my tool box, I had a set of taps and dies that could rust. They had a similar foam sheet that laid on top of them under the lid. I sprayed a LIGHT film of oil on the foam and never had any problems. Might be something to consider. But you don't want all your stuff in that case oily. Might not work for a gun on second thought.

02-19-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
1EYEJACK XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norther FL Posts: 142	Storing gun in factory case. Rust starter? I just purchased an XD.45ACP, and I think it's a great gun. I've put 200 rounds through it in 2 days and have cleaned it after each session. I live in Florida a high humidity, high temperature area. The gun came with a nice plastic case, foam lined, and fitted for the pistol and the other gear. If I store the XD in the plastic case, will the foam lining trap moisture and cause the slide and/or other parts to rust? I believe the foam is a closed cell type, but I'm not sure. I would hate for my trusty pistol to become a rusty pistol! 1EYEJACK
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02-19-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
Carnivorous XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 4,630	Just include some dessicant packets, and you're good to go. I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." [Gen. 4:6-7] *Carnivorous' Monster Boudreau Joke Thread!*
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02-19-2009, 10:17 PM	#3
Humorris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 400	Some foams can pull the oil off so wrap it in a silicone rag. __________________
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02-20-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
michaelmfl XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	Years ago in my first gun safety course the LEO/instructor said to never store a pistol in a closed case. He said it was better to pop the lid open and put it on a shelf that way.
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03-26-2009, 09:50 AM	#6
H3lpADing08MyBaby XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 98	dessicant packets? what are these
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03-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#8
stainone XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 525	xd case also my 1st xd is 5yrs. old and has always been in the factory case with no problems,and no pacs of silcate.i do use breakfree clp on all my guns and its all i use, no solvents,or oil.i do use a very large pac in my safe for my long guns.i hope this helps, good luck!!! __________________ XD 4in 9mm XD 5in tac 9mm XD(M) 9mm SA MICO COMPAC 1911 45acp one MONSTER!!!!
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03-26-2009, 10:52 AM	#9
Zaptoid XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lost in MN Posts: 435	Pops always told me to keep your cases cracked open just a smidge. I do and have had no problems. __________________ *WHEN IN DOUBT, HEADBUTT.* XD-M 40
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03-26-2009, 09:59 PM	#10
johnnyeastside XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 28	For my my tool box, I had a set of taps and dies that could rust. They had a similar foam sheet that laid on top of them under the lid. I sprayed a LIGHT film of oil on the foam and never had any problems. Might be something to consider. But you don't want all your stuff in that case oily. Might not work for a gun on second thought.
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